Month: February 2015

• Diamond jewelry design Uncategorized

  Simple Diamond Necklace Design

  For now, this seems as though this idea will just remain a concept rather than an actual item, seeing as how the diamond it was designed for was recently sold off. I don’t typically like to post completed sketches, but this one is so simple, I don’t think its anything…

  February 23, 2015
• Art Deco Band Bracelet Diamond Earrings Emerald Gemstone Gray jewelry jewelry design Necklace Ring Sapphire

  Oscar Jewelry

  It’s that time! Oscar fever! I don’t really pay much attention to Hollywood award ceremonies. Except for the red carpet. I swear, it’s the only reason these ceremonies exist in the public eye. Evening gown designers, shoe designers, makeup artists, stylists, hair stylists, I get tired just thinking about how…

  February 16, 2015
• Amethyst Gem Blast Gemstone Loose Stones Precision Cutting

  Gem Blast: Amethyst

  Apparently I have decided to do birthstone posts every month. Why not, right? Anyway, February gets amethyst. Purple is traditionally a color of royalty, and generally a sought after gemstone for jewelry stores, because it is popular, and it’s relatively inexpensive since it’s pretty common to find in nice colors…

  February 9, 2015
• Garnet Gem Blast Gemstone Loose Stones Sapphire Spinel Tourmaline Uncategorized Zircon

  Pantone 2015: Marsala

  Ok, Pantone, what happened? 2014 was Radiant Orchard. 2013 was Emerald. Why Marsala for 2015? First off, Marsala is a fortified wine typically used in a chicken dish. So when I heard that “Marsala” was the color of 2015, I was like, “What?! What color is Marsala besides a brownish…

  February 5, 2015
• Gemstone Loose Stones Precision Cutting Precision Gemstones

  Fantasy Cut Lapidaries

  So,  we’ve talked about gemstone cutting flaws, some stellar gemstone lapidaries and other random topics. Since I’m typically preoccupied with aesthetics I really wanted to hit on more unusual types of cuts that are visually stunning, but are typically less popular, because the stones usually need custom settings built around…

  February 2, 2015